Tangkhul Shanao Long condemns Ocean Lounge incident
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik

Ukhrul, July 30 2024: The Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL) has condemned in the strongest terms unfortunate incident at the Ocean Lounge in Khuman Lampak opposite to ISBT Imphal on July 26, 2024 .

In a condemnation note, General Secretary of TSL Soyao Lunglo said such indecent behavior and assault to women is not an isolated case in Imphal, the State capital of Manipur and it raises serious concerns of the prevailing law and order situation.

Cruelty to and attack on women's modesty have no place in a civilized society and should be condemned by all, it added.

The Tangkhul Shanao Long urged the authorities concerned to book the culprits involved in the incident and give befitting punishment as per the law.

'We appeal to all women's organizations in the State to stand together for justice on crime against women and to extend cooperation to the concerned authority.

We also earnestly appeal to members of the armed groups and organizations not to anger women and to refrain from such a barbaric act in future', said the note.

It may be noted that Eli Leishithem Mangkung of Loushing village, a young employee at The Ocean Lounge was physically intimidated by members of an armed group.

At least eight people were injured in the incident of which one got hospitalized due to a gunshot wound.

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